Sona 2007

by Isabel
It’s that time of year again.
Tomorrow, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the opening of the 14th Congress.
For us living just a stone’s throw away from the Batasang Pambansa Complex, that means using alternate routes as Commonwealth Avenue is expected to be closed to vehicular traffic.
According [...]

Australian youth at OLRC

by Isabel
A few weeks ago, we welcomed six Australian youth to Don Enrique Heights with a hearty breakfast at Our Lady of Remedies Chapel.
At the time, it wasn’t clear to me why they were here, but yesterday I had the chance to sit down with three of them — Lisa Campbell, Daniel Foster, and [...]

Erratum: of roads and repairs

by Isabel
In my post last week, I said that the repair of the gutter along Holy Spirit Drive had been completed. Apparently, only one phase of the work had been completed, as this time it is the right-most side (going towards Don Enrique Heights) being repaired.
Hopefully, the work gets finished soon.

Of roads and repairs

by Isabel
The rainy season is upon us, and with it, cooler weather at last. But the rains when combined with road repair or construction can be a sure recipe for traffic — or worse, for accidents.
Luckily, our area is not bogged with road repair or construction at this time. At least, not anymore. The repair [...]